1. Week Without Walls 15th - 20th February 2016
G8 -Chiang Mai, Thailand
Week Without Walls 15th - 20th February 2016

2. Location: 234 Moo 3, T. Huay Sui, A
Location: 234 Moo 3, T. Huay Sui, A. Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, 50180, Thailand.

3. experiences and aims of the week
Aim: Educating sustainable leadership through outdoor adventure, challenge and discovery.
Focus of all activities throughout the week:
Personal and Group Development
Environmental Education
Art and Culture

4. Activities Muay Thai Climbing Elephant Nature Park Thai Cooking
Night Bazaar
ARt & Craft
Khantoke Dinner
Jungle Canopy Adventure
Karen Village Tour
Zip Line

5. Chiang Mai 2015

6. accommodation

7. Sleeping arrangements
School groups stay in basic but comfortable apartments with communal areas and en suite bedrooms. Each bedroom can sleep up to four people on bunk beds.
The staff apartments are located within the student buildings for supervision.
All our accommodation is equipped with air conditioning, hot water, WiFi access and is serviced by our housekeeping team.

8. Itinerary Monday 15th February:
Arrive at Changi Airport Terminal 2 at 12.00pm Meeting point= beside Silk Air check-in. (Please wear your school uniform/PE top)
Flight departs from Changi to Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Arrival in Chiang Mai at 16.50
Travel by minibus from airport to Traidhos
Arrival at Traidhos at 18.30
Supper and Group meeting 19.00
Tuesday - Friday full days of activities (see pdf for full itinerary)
Saturday 20th February: Early breakfast & depart from Traidhos (08.30). Arrival back at Changi You will be collected at the airport by your parents..

9. Detailed Itinerary
Chiang Mai Itinerary

10. passports
All passports should be brought to school the week before the trip leaves (Thursday 11th February).
We will look after them at school, and bring them to the airport for you.
Alternatively pupils can keep hold of their passport and bring it directly to the airport on Monday morning.

11. important documents for Chiang Mai
Passport
Student Passes
Personal/Medical Information Form
Visas (those who require a visa prior to arrival)
Thai Embassy Visa On Arrival

12. Packing
You are encouraged to only bring 1 carry-on piece of luggage, kept under 15kg
If possible, your carry-on should double as a daypack while on the trip
All liquids will be placed into one large check-in piece of luggage

13. Clothing Shirts/t-shirts must cover your shoulders.
Shorts must be below the knees.
Clothes that you don’t mind getting really dirty, possibly ruining.

14. clothing list Swimming suit/costume T-shirts Shorts Underwear Socks
Long pants or long skirt
Long sleeved shirt or lightweight jumper
Light-weight rain-jacket or poncho

15. Footwear Sandals that can get wet. Tennis shoes that can get dirty.
We will be active all day- your trainers/sandals must be supportive and comfortable.

16. essential items -Hat/Cap -Sunglasses -Rucksack/Backpack -Flashlight
-Refillable water bottle

17. toiletries Toothbrush Toothpaste Shampoo Conditioner Soap Deodorant
Chapstick
Sunscreen
Insect Repellant (with deet)

18. medication All medicines should be bagged and labelled.
The label should have the students’ name and the directions for the medication.

19. other items do not bring
-Valuables like expensive watches or jewelry
-Expensive designer clothes or shoes for activities
-Ipods/mp3, laptops, handphones
** CAMERA’s are Okay, but not encouraged.
Excessive cash (279,000 IDR- $30 SGD)
*Note- if you want any food on the plane you will have to pay for this.
Excessive food
Cards
Books

20. keeping up to date
All information will be posted on the Middle School ‘Week Without Walls’ website:
If your questions are not answered through the website, please do not hesitate to contact Grade 8 Team Leader: